Multiprocessor Linux boxes
>I've been in discussions with a client about doing some numerical
>modeling once I get back from deployment. This may very well turn out to be
>a major portion of my science work.
>
>To that end, I'm curious about what you know about multi-processor Linux
>boxes. I'm interested in trying up yo four processors (probably start with
>a dual proccessor, but eventually add up to four). I suspect there are quad
>processor MB out there.
>
>I know Debian handles this right out of the box, but how hard is it to
>compile for the additional processors? Have you ever priced this sort of
>machine? I'm curious about how much I'm talking about.
>
I'm researching this for a currently deployed naval officer (a meteorologist)
who's internet connection is a bit chancy...he's somewhere in the middle of
the Atlantic. Any info or links appreciated...
TIA
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